Our ge microwave seems to be working as well, but it is not heating up.Our ge microwave seems to be working as well, but it is not heating up.

AnonymousApr 30, 2008

GE XL1800 microwave functions normally, but does not heat food. The unit is just over 1 year old. Any suggestions?GE XL1800 microwave functions normally, but does not heat food. The unit is just over 1 year old. Any suggestions?

AnonymousJul 13, 2008

microwave working but not heating

microwave working but not heating

AnonymousOct 08, 2008

every thing else works but it does not heat.every thing else works but it does not heat.

Everything on microwve works, except it doesn't cook and turntable doesn't turn. When you put pressure on door, it works.Everything on microwve works, except it doesn't cook and turntable doesn't turn. When you put pressure on door, it works.

Possible solution: Make sure air intake that cools transformer and mag tube is free of dust clog. I looked at a friends, who complained his was not heating as well as it should. I found a lot of lint like material clogging the air intake. After I cleaned it he claims it works as well as it ever did. The top was very hot while running before cleaning too. Now it gets food hot, and the cabinet gets only slightly warm to the touch.

Anonymous

Re: Microwave sedems to be working but not heating

Normally if the microwave appears to work but does not heat it will be the magnetron. There could be other parts that go bad but the mag is normally the prob. I would not suggest replacing this on your own as it is dangerous - get a qualified tech.

If the microwave has no power (nothing on display) then more than likely it will be a fuse. The one that I am referring to is normally found on the left top side and will have 2 black wires going to it. The fuse should have continuity - if it doesn't then it is not allowing the circuit to be completed thus the unit seems dead.

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There are three common issues, magnetron "heats food" cracked high voltage diode, or a shorted high voltage capacitor. In order to find out you will need a professional to assess, it will be probably cheaper to replace the microwave oven.

If everything else is working but it won't heat the food, the causes are the magnetron "common failure" or the high voltage capacitor and diode can be a factor, the three work together to heat the food. Depending on the nature of repair it can be close to the cost of a new microwave oven.

I have the same problem. Everything seems to work except it doesn't heat up food.
I remember last time when it was working. I pressed the start botton before I closed the door. So it didn't start automatically, and I pushed start and it worked(it still heat up the food), but it doesn't work now. Help Please!!!
I have a Whirlpool Gold GH5184XPQ.

If
it's within the magnetron portion of the warranty (usually 5-9 years)
but out of the original full warranty (usually 1 year), then your
manufacturer will cover the part cost, but not the cost to visit you or
the labor charge to do the work.

If you or someone you know
decide to look into it, we have critical safety information and
disassembly information at our site, and our link is at our listing here on FixYa.

You can usually find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number here.

There may also
be a "mini-manual" hidden inside the unit behind the control panel or
hidden on the left side behind the grille, which is very helpful when
troubleshooting & testing.

If not, here are some links you or someone you know can use for test help, but read their safety warnings first: